Raymond Domenech sprung a few surprises when naming his squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Lithuania. Selected for the first time are André-Pierre Gignac of Toulouse and Lille’s centre-back Adil Rami...

Fabio Capello has named a 24-man squad for the forthcoming internationals against Slovakia and Ukraine. Most surprising from the Italian is the first call-up of the uncapped fullback Leighton Baines and the re-call of Ledley King...

John Toshack named a 26-man squad yesterday for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in less than two weeks time. The Wales manager included captain Craig Bellamy and defender James Collins in his squad, despite both players currently being injured...

David Beckham’s unique "timeshare" agreement between the LA Galaxy and AC Milan appears to have left him in the middle of a tug-of-war between club coach Bruce Arena and national manager Fabio Capello...

FIFA published their world rankings for March 2009 today. As most of the matches played in February were friendlies, there are no new entries in the top 20. Portugal, however, do move up two places to regain their place in the top ten...

The Premier League has confirmed that the 2009-2010 season will finish one week earlier than anticipated after Englandmanager Fabio Capello pleaded for the maximum possible time to prepare his team for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa...

Much has already been written about David Beckham’s loan move from the LA Galaxy to AC Milan. And much will continue to be written until a final answer appears as to whether the move will be made permanent or not...

February sees FIFA World Cup Qualification start up again for the new year. The North, Central American and Caribbean (CONCACAF) section begins its final stage, whilst Asia reaches the halfway point of its final round...